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Unity Catalog

FoundationMedium Complexity📚 Medium

Unified governance for data and AI assets

Decision Guide

When to Use

  • You're starting fresh with Databricks (use from day 1)
  • Managing multiple workspaces and need consistent governance
  • Need to track who accesses what data (audit requirements)
  • Want to share data securely across teams or organizations
  • Moving from legacy Hive metastore (migration required)

When NOT to Use

  • Single-user sandbox workspace
  • Temporary POC with no production plans

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